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Description and roadside assistance
Guidelines for Breakdown Services (Subject to technical modifications)
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Transmission
6-speed transmission
The 6-speed transmission is a manually operated
transmission.
The shift range is divided into:
• Reverse gear
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• Gears
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9-speed transmission
The 9-speed transmission is a manually operated
transmission. It is arranged as a double H shift.
The shift ranges of the transmission are divided into:
• The low-speed shift range "L"; it comprises:
• Reverse gear
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• Crawler gear
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• Gears
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• The high-speed shift range "H"; it comprises:
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When the transmission is in neutral, the gearshift
lever is in the shift track between 3rd and 4th gear
or between 5th and 6th gear.
Shift range change
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If it is not possible to change gear while driving, the journey can be continued in the engaged gear as long as
circumstances allow (pay attention to the traffic situation). Whether it is possible to move off from stationary
depends on the gear engaged and on the vehicle load.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop possessing the required
expertise and tools in order to perform the necessary work. Mercedes-Benz recommends a Mercedes-Benz
service center for this work.
It is absolutely essential that all safety-relevant work and all work on safety-relevant systems is performed
by a qualified specialist workshop.
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Only change the shift range from the high range to the low range when traveling at a speed of less than
25 km/h.